Abstract: In this paper, we study a class of indefinite time-inconsistent stochastic linear-quadratic optimal control problems, where the cost functional involving two additional time-inconsistent ...

Abstract: This paper mainly focuses on stability analysis of the nonlinear active disturbance rejection control (ADRC)-based control system and its applicability to real world engineering problems.

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